Learn to Crab & Forage

San Francisco Bay & Sonoma County Coast

Join me for hands-on lessons in crabbing and coastal foraging. Leave with your own fresh catch and unforgettable memories.

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Meet Your Guide

Hi there! I'm Peggy a.k.a. Feminist Fisherwoman from TikTok and Instagram. For years, I've been sharing my passion for sustainable fishing and foraging with my online community. Now, I'm sharing my knowledge offline through my NEW crabbing and foraging lessons (see 'Lessons').

I believe we are incredibly blessed to live in Northern California, yet most folks never get to experience sustainable seafood harvesting, even when it's right in their neighborhood. My lessons empower you to catch your own sustainable seafood meal, whether you're a complete beginner or looking to expand your knowledge. Let's connect with the ocean together!

Lessons & Pricing

Important: You'll need to purchase your own fishing license for foraging classes. This is easy to do online on the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) website. Transportation to the sites is not provided.

$35 per person

Crabbing in the City

90 Minute Session

Experience urban crabbing at San Francisco's iconic Embarcadero piers.

Learn crab trapping techniques
Keep rock crabs above 4 inches
Beginner friendly

Book Crabbing Lesson

$100 per person

Urchin Foraging

3 Hour Session

Forage for purple sea urchin in the beautiful waters of the Sonoma County coast.

Keep up to 35 purple sea urchin
Make uni sushi or pasta at home
Help restore kelp forests
Beginner friendly

Book Urchin Lesson

$120 per person

Urchin & Mussels

3 Hour Session

The complete foraging experience! Harvest both purple urchin and fresh mussels on the Sonoma County coast.

Keep up to 35 urchin + 10 lb mussels
Defaults to urchin-only if mussel closure due to domoic acid
Beginner friendly

Book Combo Lesson

Common Questions

Can children attend these lessons?

Yes, children 9 years-old and above can safely attend as long as they can follow instructions.

Do I need to bring my own equipment?

I will provide nets, rods & snares, and bait for crabbing lessons. I will provide tools, but not waders, for foraging lessons. You should bring a bucket or container to take home any catch you wish to keep.

Do I need my own fishing license to attend the lesson?

Yes, you will be asked to provide proof prior to class start for foraging lessons. You can purchase a single day license for your lesson date or even an annual license if you expect to go out again!

Will transport be provided?

Unfortunately, at this time, I cannot provide transportation. Doing so would limit lesson sizes and drive up lesson costs.

Can you clean my catch for me?

I will show you how to clean your own catch, but I won't clean your entire catch. My goal is to teach you how to be as independent as possible, so you don't have to rely on anyone else again after my lesson!

Is it okay if I've never fished a day in my life before?

Absolutely! My lessons are geared towards beginners, including total newbies.

Contact

Questions? Email me at:

feministfisherwoman@gmail.com

Note: Please email me directly for questions. I look forward to sharing the wonders of sustainable fishing and foraging with you!